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A podcast that examines those odd films that had no business being released in the blockbuster summer months.Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:44:04 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=5.0.3A movie podcast that examines those odd films that had no business being released in the blockbuster summer months.Summer Blockbuster!?!yesSummer Blockbuster!?!summerblockbuster@gmail.comsummerblockbuster@gmail.com (Summer Blockbuster!?!)A podcast that examines those odd films that had no business being released in the blockbuster summer months.Summer Blockbuster!?!http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/logo_1400x1400.jpghttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com
YesPeoria, ILWeeklyEp. #74-Killer Klowns From Outer Spacehttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/03/08/ep-74-killer-klowns-from-outer-space/
Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:44:04 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=341http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/03/08/ep-74-killer-klowns-from-outer-space/#respondhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/03/08/ep-74-killer-klowns-from-outer-space/feed/0This week, the Big Top spells big trouble as we take on 1988’s beloved cult classic KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE, directed by Stephen Chiodo. What happens when an alien race that resembles clowns invades a sleepy college town? Mayhem, kidnappings, decapitations and murder, of course! So does this film still hold up 30 years … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/03/08/ep-74-killer-klowns-from-outer-space/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #74-Killer Klowns From Outer Space</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This week, the Big Top spells big trouble as we take on 1988’s beloved cult classic KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE, directed by Stephen Chiodo. What happens when an alien race that resembles clowns invades a sleepy college town? Mayhem, kidnappings, decapitations and murder, of course! So does this film still hold up 30 years later? Or has time only strengthened our love for a film where a man is murdered with acid-filled cream pies? Not to tip our hats, but simply typing that sentence filled us with unbridled joy. Bring on the popcorn guns!
]]>This week, the Big Top spells big trouble as we take on 1988’s beloved cult classic KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE, directed by Stephen Chiodo. What happens when an alien race that resembles clowns invades a sleepy college town? Mayhem, kidnappings,This week, the Big Top spells big trouble as we take on 1988’s beloved cult classic KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE, directed by Stephen Chiodo. What happens when an alien race that resembles clowns invades a sleepy college town? Mayhem, kidnappings, decapitations and murder, of course! So does this film still hold up 30 years … Continue reading Ep. #74-Killer Klowns From Outer Space →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:34:29Ep. #73-My Best Friend’s Weddinghttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/02/22/ep-73-my-best-friends-wedding/
Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:55:09 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=338http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/02/22/ep-73-my-best-friends-wedding/#respondhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/02/22/ep-73-my-best-friends-wedding/feed/0On the eve of co-host Luke’s nuptials to beloved frequent guest Morgan, we take on 1997’s “romantic” comedy MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING, directed by P.J. Hogan, in which Julia Roberts attempts to sabotage her best friend’s big day when she suddenly realizes she’s in love with him. Lives are shattered, hearts are broken, and somehow … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/02/22/ep-73-my-best-friends-wedding/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #73-My Best Friend’s Wedding</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On the eve of co-host Luke’s nuptials to beloved frequent guest Morgan, we take on 1997’s “romantic” comedy MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING, directed by P.J. Hogan, in which Julia Roberts attempts to sabotage her best friend’s big day when she suddenly realizes she’s in love with him. Lives are shattered, hearts are broken, and somehow America’s Sweetheart comes out unscathed. Gross. But we’re far more interested in Morgan’s professed love of “women with big mouths,” Luke’s fear and disgust of hugging, and Steve’s resemblance to hot dog-eating champion Joey Chestnut. Yeah, things took a turn here. But congrats to Luke and Morgan!
]]>On the eve of co-host Luke’s nuptials to beloved frequent guest Morgan, we take on 1997’s “romantic” comedy MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING, directed by P.J. Hogan, in which Julia Roberts attempts to sabotage her best friend’s big day when she suddenly realiz...On the eve of co-host Luke’s nuptials to beloved frequent guest Morgan, we take on 1997’s “romantic” comedy MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING, directed by P.J. Hogan, in which Julia Roberts attempts to sabotage her best friend’s big day when she suddenly realizes she’s in love with him. Lives are shattered, hearts are broken, and somehow … Continue reading Ep. #73-My Best Friend’s Wedding →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:39:30Bonus Episode-2019 Oscar Predictionshttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/02/15/bonus-episode-2019-oscar-predictions/
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:55:44 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=335http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/02/15/bonus-episode-2019-oscar-predictions/#respondhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/02/15/bonus-episode-2019-oscar-predictions/feed/0Yeah, we know. 2018 was a real crappy year for movies. But that’s not going to stop us from our annual tradition of trying to predict the Oscar winners. Will Luke once again dominate? Can Morgan possibly pull ahead and take the lead even though she has the gall to defend BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY? Will Steve … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/02/15/bonus-episode-2019-oscar-predictions/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Bonus Episode-2019 Oscar Predictions</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Yeah, we know. 2018 was a real crappy year for movies. But that’s not going to stop us from our annual tradition of trying to predict the Oscar winners. Will Luke once again dominate? Can Morgan possibly pull ahead and take the lead even though she has the gall to defend BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY? Will Steve explain his continued hatred for EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE? And what is with Josh’s obsession of BOOK CLUB? Don’t worry, we’re here to help you win your office pools. So grab your ballots and take a listen.
]]>Yeah, we know. 2018 was a real crappy year for movies. But that’s not going to stop us from our annual tradition of trying to predict the Oscar winners. Will Luke once again dominate? Can Morgan possibly pull ahead and take the lead even though she has...Yeah, we know. 2018 was a real crappy year for movies. But that’s not going to stop us from our annual tradition of trying to predict the Oscar winners. Will Luke once again dominate? Can Morgan possibly pull ahead and take the lead even though she has the gall to defend BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY? Will Steve … Continue reading Bonus Episode-2019 Oscar Predictions →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:26:22Ep. #72-Little Black Bookhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/02/01/ep-72-little-black-book/
Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:50:07 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=331http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/02/01/ep-72-little-black-book/#respondhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/02/01/ep-72-little-black-book/feed/0It’s February and love is in the air, so we kick things off by tackling quite possibly the most cynical romantic comedy ever produced, 2004’s LITTLE BLACK BOOK, directed by Nick Hurran. Brittany Murphy stars as a Carly Simon-obsessed career woman who begins to suspect that her boyfriend is keeping secrets, so she does what … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/02/01/ep-72-little-black-book/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #72-Little Black Book</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>It’s February and love is in the air, so we kick things off by tackling quite possibly the most cynical romantic comedy ever produced, 2004’s LITTLE BLACK BOOK, directed by Nick Hurran. Brittany Murphy stars as a Carly Simon-obsessed career woman who begins to suspect that her boyfriend is keeping secrets, so she does what any sane person would do: pretend to be someone else, befriend his exes, and basically destroy the lives of everyone around her. Oh, and did we mention this film is also a critique of trashy daytime talk shows? And has one of the most insane twists we’ve ever seen? Things get weird, and we’re not just talking about co-host Steve’s creepy obsession with Murphy’s co-star Julianne Nicholson.
]]>It’s February and love is in the air, so we kick things off by tackling quite possibly the most cynical romantic comedy ever produced, 2004’s LITTLE BLACK BOOK, directed by Nick Hurran. Brittany Murphy stars as a Carly Simon-obsessed career woman who b...It’s February and love is in the air, so we kick things off by tackling quite possibly the most cynical romantic comedy ever produced, 2004’s LITTLE BLACK BOOK, directed by Nick Hurran. Brittany Murphy stars as a Carly Simon-obsessed career woman who begins to suspect that her boyfriend is keeping secrets, so she does what … Continue reading Ep. #72-Little Black Book →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:44:10Ep. #71-The Prophecyhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/01/18/ep-71-the-prophecy/
Fri, 18 Jan 2019 23:20:14 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=328http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/01/18/ep-71-the-prophecy/#respondhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/01/18/ep-71-the-prophecy/feed/0This week, a war between angels in Heaven makes its way to earth in 1995’s ridiculous gore-fest THE PROPHECY, directed by Gregory Widen. God only knows how a slew of respected character actors got roped into this silliness, but if you ever wanted to see Christopher Walken as the archangel Gabriel play the trumpet with … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/01/18/ep-71-the-prophecy/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #71-The Prophecy</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This week, a war between angels in Heaven makes its way to earth in 1995’s ridiculous gore-fest THE PROPHECY, directed by Gregory Widen. God only knows how a slew of respected character actors got roped into this silliness, but if you ever wanted to see Christopher Walken as the archangel Gabriel play the trumpet with a gaggle of adorable moppets, or Viggo Mortensen threaten to shove feces into the mouth of Virginia Madsen, or Eric Stoltz french kiss a corpse, you could do a lot worse. Hell, this film so inspired our guest that he literally breaks into song. Heavenly forces are indeed at work here.
]]>This week, a war between angels in Heaven makes its way to earth in 1995’s ridiculous gore-fest THE PROPHECY, directed by Gregory Widen. God only knows how a slew of respected character actors got roped into this silliness,This week, a war between angels in Heaven makes its way to earth in 1995’s ridiculous gore-fest THE PROPHECY, directed by Gregory Widen. God only knows how a slew of respected character actors got roped into this silliness, but if you ever wanted to see Christopher Walken as the archangel Gabriel play the trumpet with … Continue reading Ep. #71-The Prophecy →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:33:17Ep. #70-Garden Statehttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/01/04/ep-70-garden-state/
Fri, 04 Jan 2019 09:55:27 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=324http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/01/04/ep-70-garden-state/#respondhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/01/04/ep-70-garden-state/feed/0On this week’s episode, we take on 2004’s Sundance sensation GARDEN STATE, directed by and starring Zach Braff as an angsty struggling actor suffering from a mid-midlife crisis who must confront his past when he returns home for his mother’s funeral. There’s also an epileptic, lying Manic Pixie Dream Girl played by Natalie Portman; veiled … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2019/01/04/ep-70-garden-state/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #70-Garden State</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we take on 2004’s Sundance sensation GARDEN STATE, directed by and starring Zach Braff as an angsty struggling actor suffering from a mid-midlife crisis who must confront his past when he returns home for his mother’s funeral. There’s also an epileptic, lying Manic Pixie Dream Girl played by Natalie Portman; veiled anger at the working class; a butt-ton of anti-depressants; one giant infinite abyss; and enough indie quirk to smother a dozen hipsters. And we haven’t even mentioned the Shins-laden soundtrack. So does this film deserve its status as the whipping boy of the early 21st century indie scene? Well, one of our guests doesn’t call it “Garbage State” for nothing.
]]>On this week’s episode, we take on 2004’s Sundance sensation GARDEN STATE, directed by and starring Zach Braff as an angsty struggling actor suffering from a mid-midlife crisis who must confront his past when he returns home for his mother’s funeral.On this week’s episode, we take on 2004’s Sundance sensation GARDEN STATE, directed by and starring Zach Braff as an angsty struggling actor suffering from a mid-midlife crisis who must confront his past when he returns home for his mother’s funeral. There’s also an epileptic, lying Manic Pixie Dream Girl played by Natalie Portman; veiled … Continue reading Ep. #70-Garden State →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:47:53Ep. #69-Miracle on 34th Street (1947)http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/12/24/ep-69-miracle-on-34th-street-1947/
Mon, 24 Dec 2018 10:03:25 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=321http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/12/24/ep-69-miracle-on-34th-street-1947/#respondhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/12/24/ep-69-miracle-on-34th-street-1947/feed/0On this week’s episode, we take on 1947’s yuletide classic MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, in which the New York Supreme Court decides once and for all if there is indeed a Santa Claus. Meanwhile, we discuss our personal Christmas favorites, the temperament of senior citizens, rampant holiday consumerism, the perils of Imagination Nation, and hey, … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/12/24/ep-69-miracle-on-34th-street-1947/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #69-Miracle on 34th Street (1947)</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we take on 1947’s yuletide classic MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, in which the New York Supreme Court decides once and for all if there is indeed a Santa Claus. Meanwhile, we discuss our personal Christmas favorites, the temperament of senior citizens, rampant holiday consumerism, the perils of Imagination Nation, and hey, what the hell happens with all those letters sent to Santa, anyway?
]]>On this week’s episode, we take on 1947’s yuletide classic MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, in which the New York Supreme Court decides once and for all if there is indeed a Santa Claus. Meanwhile, we discuss our personal Christmas favorites,On this week’s episode, we take on 1947’s yuletide classic MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, in which the New York Supreme Court decides once and for all if there is indeed a Santa Claus. Meanwhile, we discuss our personal Christmas favorites, the temperament of senior citizens, rampant holiday consumerism, the perils of Imagination Nation, and hey, … Continue reading Ep. #69-Miracle on 34th Street (1947) →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:44:56Ep. #68-Gremlinshttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/12/07/ep-68-gremlins/
Fri, 07 Dec 2018 09:04:01 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=316http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/12/07/ep-68-gremlins/#respondhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/12/07/ep-68-gremlins/feed/0This week, as we head into the holiday season, we take on 1984’s yuletide horror comedy GREMLINS, directed by Joe Dante. Little green monsters. Murder. Mayhem. Death by microwave. Yep, the staples of a classic Christmas genre flick are on full display. So does this movie still hold up 34 years later? Is Gizmo as … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/12/07/ep-68-gremlins/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #68-Gremlins</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This week, as we head into the holiday season, we take on 1984’s yuletide horror comedy GREMLINS, directed by Joe Dante. Little green monsters. Murder. Mayhem. Death by microwave. Yep, the staples of a classic Christmas genre flick are on full display. So does this movie still hold up 34 years later? Is Gizmo as cute as we remember? And, wait, what did Phoebe Cates just say about her dead father? Strap on in for some Looney Tunes-inspired lunacy sure to give children everywhere nightmares until St. Patrick’s Day.
]]>This week, as we head into the holiday season, we take on 1984’s yuletide horror comedy GREMLINS, directed by Joe Dante. Little green monsters. Murder. Mayhem. Death by microwave. Yep, the staples of a classic Christmas genre flick are on full display....This week, as we head into the holiday season, we take on 1984’s yuletide horror comedy GREMLINS, directed by Joe Dante. Little green monsters. Murder. Mayhem. Death by microwave. Yep, the staples of a classic Christmas genre flick are on full display. So does this movie still hold up 34 years later? Is Gizmo as … Continue reading Ep. #68-Gremlins →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:34:45Ep. #67-Dutchhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/11/21/ep-67-dutch/
Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:27:22 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=313http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/11/21/ep-67-dutch/#respondhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/11/21/ep-67-dutch/feed/0Just in time for Thanksgiving, we take on 1991’s John Hughes-penned road trip comedy DUTCH, in which Ed O’Neill travels across the country to bring home his girlfriend’s bratty teenage son for Turkey Day. And nothing screams the holidays like child abuse, Marxism, thieving prostitutes, homeless shelters, fireworks, and horny teens. Yeah, this movie is … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/11/21/ep-67-dutch/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #67-Dutch</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Just in time for Thanksgiving, we take on 1991’s John Hughes-penned road trip comedy DUTCH, in which Ed O’Neill travels across the country to bring home his girlfriend’s bratty teenage son for Turkey Day. And nothing screams the holidays like child abuse, Marxism, thieving prostitutes, homeless shelters, fireworks, and horny teens. Yeah, this movie is real freakin’ weird, to the point that its summer release date seems relatively sane in comparison. So grab a turkey leg and a warm gun and spend Thanksgiving with SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?!
]]>Just in time for Thanksgiving, we take on 1991’s John Hughes-penned road trip comedy DUTCH, in which Ed O’Neill travels across the country to bring home his girlfriend’s bratty teenage son for Turkey Day. And nothing screams the holidays like child abu...Just in time for Thanksgiving, we take on 1991’s John Hughes-penned road trip comedy DUTCH, in which Ed O’Neill travels across the country to bring home his girlfriend’s bratty teenage son for Turkey Day. And nothing screams the holidays like child abuse, Marxism, thieving prostitutes, homeless shelters, fireworks, and horny teens. Yeah, this movie is … Continue reading Ep. #67-Dutch →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:45:12Ep. #66-Ohttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/11/09/ep-66-o/
Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:43:15 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=310http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/11/09/ep-66-o/#respondhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/11/09/ep-66-o/feed/0On this week’s episode, Shakespeare meets high school–remember when that was a trend?!–as we take on 2001’s “O”, director Tim Blake Nelson’s controversial take on “Othello.” Mekhi Phifer stars as Odin, star player of his prep school’s basketball team and the envy of the duplicitous Hugo, played by the consistently bedhead-addled Josh Hartnett. How far … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/11/09/ep-66-o/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #66-O</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, Shakespeare meets high school–remember when that was a trend?!–as we take on 2001’s “O”, director Tim Blake Nelson’s controversial take on “Othello.” Mekhi Phifer stars as Odin, star player of his prep school’s basketball team and the envy of the duplicitous Hugo, played by the consistently bedhead-addled Josh Hartnett. How far will Hugo go to take down Odin? Why is there a hawk flying around at all of these games? What’s with the doves? Why the hell was Julia Stiles in every one of these movies? And we haven’t even mentioned this film’s stunning critique of race relations in the early 2000’s. Perhaps Shakespearean tragedy wasn’t meant for a high school setting.
]]>On this week’s episode, Shakespeare meets high school–remember when that was a trend?!–as we take on 2001’s “O”, director Tim Blake Nelson’s controversial take on “Othello.” Mekhi Phifer stars as Odin, star player of his prep school’s basketball team a...On this week’s episode, Shakespeare meets high school–remember when that was a trend?!–as we take on 2001’s “O”, director Tim Blake Nelson’s controversial take on “Othello.” Mekhi Phifer stars as Odin, star player of his prep school’s basketball team and the envy of the duplicitous Hugo, played by the consistently bedhead-addled Josh Hartnett. How far … Continue reading Ep. #66-O →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:47:16Ep. #65-The Descenthttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/10/26/ep-65-the-descent/
Fri, 26 Oct 2018 05:00:31 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=306This week, our Month of Horrors Extravaganza comes to an end as we tackle 2006’s spelunking gore-fest THE DESCENT, directed by Neil Marshall. When six thrill-seeking friends take on an unexplored cave system, they battle more than just claustrophobia as they come face-to-face with some very pissed off gollums who seem to have an appetite … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/10/26/ep-65-the-descent/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #65-The Descent</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This week, our Month of Horrors Extravaganza comes to an end as we tackle 2006’s spelunking gore-fest THE DESCENT, directed by Neil Marshall. When six thrill-seeking friends take on an unexplored cave system,This week, our Month of Horrors Extravaganza comes to an end as we tackle 2006’s spelunking gore-fest THE DESCENT, directed by Neil Marshall. When six thrill-seeking friends take on an unexplored cave system, they battle more than just claustrophobia as they come face-to-face with some very pissed off gollums who seem to have an appetite … Continue reading Ep. #65-The Descent →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:32:18Ep. #64-Halloween: Resurrectionhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/10/19/ep-64-halloween-resurrection/
Fri, 19 Oct 2018 08:31:25 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=302As the latest HALLOWEEN makes its ways into theaters, why not take a step back in time and see how Hollywood tried to destroy one of the greatest slasher series of all time with 2002’S HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION, directed by Rick Rosenthal. Michael Myers is back, and he’s entering the digital age by targeting a group … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/10/19/ep-64-halloween-resurrection/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #64-Halloween: Resurrection</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>As the latest HALLOWEEN makes its ways into theaters, why not take a step back in time and see how Hollywood tried to destroy one of the greatest slasher series of all time with 2002’S HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION, directed by Rick Rosenthal.As the latest HALLOWEEN makes its ways into theaters, why not take a step back in time and see how Hollywood tried to destroy one of the greatest slasher series of all time with 2002’S HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION, directed by Rick Rosenthal. Michael Myers is back, and he’s entering the digital age by targeting a group … Continue reading Ep. #64-Halloween: Resurrection →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:38:40Ep. #63-Deep Redhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/10/12/ep-63-deep-red/
Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:44:02 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=299Our Month of Horrors Extravaganza continues this week as week take on 1976’s DEEP RED, from giallo master Dario Argento. When pianist David Hemmings witnesses the murder of a young woman, he takes it upon himself to become an amateur sleuth and find the killer. But who could it be? The sexy journalist covering the … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/10/12/ep-63-deep-red/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #63-Deep Red</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Our Month of Horrors Extravaganza continues this week as week take on 1976’s DEEP RED, from giallo master Dario Argento. When pianist David Hemmings witnesses the murder of a young woman, he takes it upon himself to become an amateur sleuth and find th...Our Month of Horrors Extravaganza continues this week as week take on 1976’s DEEP RED, from giallo master Dario Argento. When pianist David Hemmings witnesses the murder of a young woman, he takes it upon himself to become an amateur sleuth and find the killer. But who could it be? The sexy journalist covering the … Continue reading Ep. #63-Deep Red →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:44:27Ep. #62-Jeepers Creepers 2http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/10/05/ep-62-jeepers-creepers-2/
Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:41:40 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=295On this week’s episode, we kick off our Month of Horrors Extravaganza with 2003’s JEEPERS CREEPERS 2, directed by human piece of garbage Victor Salva. In this very stupid sequel to the not-half-bad original, our old pal The Creeper is back, and he’s ready to feast on a bus full of high school boys who … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/10/05/ep-62-jeepers-creepers-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #62-Jeepers Creepers 2</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we kick off our Month of Horrors Extravaganza with 2003’s JEEPERS CREEPERS 2, directed by human piece of garbage Victor Salva. In this very stupid sequel to the not-half-bad original, our old pal The Creeper is back,On this week’s episode, we kick off our Month of Horrors Extravaganza with 2003’s JEEPERS CREEPERS 2, directed by human piece of garbage Victor Salva. In this very stupid sequel to the not-half-bad original, our old pal The Creeper is back, and he’s ready to feast on a bus full of high school boys who … Continue reading Ep. #62-Jeepers Creepers 2 →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:36:16Ep. #61-The Legend of Billie Jeanhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/09/28/ep-61-the-legend-of-billie-jean/
Fri, 28 Sep 2018 08:09:51 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=291On this week’s episode, fair is fair as we take on 1985’s teen rebel cry THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN. Helen Slater plays the titular heroine, a modern-day Joan of Arc who simply wants the $608 owed to her family for a destroyed scooter. But after an accidental shooting, Billie Jean and her friends are … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/09/28/ep-61-the-legend-of-billie-jean/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #61-The Legend of Billie Jean</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, fair is fair as we take on 1985’s teen rebel cry THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN. Helen Slater plays the titular heroine, a modern-day Joan of Arc who simply wants the $608 owed to her family for a destroyed scooter.On this week’s episode, fair is fair as we take on 1985’s teen rebel cry THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN. Helen Slater plays the titular heroine, a modern-day Joan of Arc who simply wants the $608 owed to her family for a destroyed scooter. But after an accidental shooting, Billie Jean and her friends are … Continue reading Ep. #61-The Legend of Billie Jean →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:37:25Ep. #60-The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drifthttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/09/21/ep-60-the-fast-the-furious-tokyo-drift/
Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:48:47 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=285As co-host Luke zooms off to the Toronto Film Festival, Steve calls on some friends–no, family–to take on 2006’s much-maligned action sequel THE FAST & THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT, directed by Justin Lin. Lucas Black plays an American goober who is shipped to Tokyo and discovers the unique form of car racing known as drifting. … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/09/21/ep-60-the-fast-the-furious-tokyo-drift/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #60-The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>As co-host Luke zooms off to the Toronto Film Festival, Steve calls on some friends–no, family–to take on 2006’s much-maligned action sequel THE FAST & THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT, directed by Justin Lin. Lucas Black plays an American goober who is shippe...As co-host Luke zooms off to the Toronto Film Festival, Steve calls on some friends–no, family–to take on 2006’s much-maligned action sequel THE FAST & THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT, directed by Justin Lin. Lucas Black plays an American goober who is shipped to Tokyo and discovers the unique form of car racing known as drifting. … Continue reading Ep. #60-The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:31:02Ep. #59-The Rescue (1988)http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/09/14/ep-59-the-rescue-1988/
Fri, 14 Sep 2018 08:18:56 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=281On this week’s episode, a group of ragtag teenagers sneak into North Korea to save their imprisoned military fathers in 1988’s action-adventure THE RESCUE, a film that is currently in the running for the stupidest thing we’ve yet watched for this podcast. Re-read that synopsis! But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a whole lot of … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/09/14/ep-59-the-rescue-1988/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #59-The Rescue (1988)</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, a group of ragtag teenagers sneak into North Korea to save their imprisoned military fathers in 1988’s action-adventure THE RESCUE, a film that is currently in the running for the stupidest thing we’ve yet watched for this podca...On this week’s episode, a group of ragtag teenagers sneak into North Korea to save their imprisoned military fathers in 1988’s action-adventure THE RESCUE, a film that is currently in the running for the stupidest thing we’ve yet watched for this podcast. Re-read that synopsis! But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a whole lot of … Continue reading Ep. #59-The Rescue (1988) →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:39:31Ep. #58-Blow Outhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/09/07/ep-58-blow-out/
Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:08:13 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=278RAISING CAIN fans, take note! On this week’s episode, we head back to Brian De Palma country as we take on 1981’s political thriller BLOW OUT. John Travolta stars as a movie sound editor who accidentally records the murder of a potential Presidential nominee. But will our “ear witness” be able to solve this crime … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/09/07/ep-58-blow-out/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #58-Blow Out</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>RAISING CAIN fans, take note! On this week’s episode, we head back to Brian De Palma country as we take on 1981’s political thriller BLOW OUT. John Travolta stars as a movie sound editor who accidentally records the murder of a potential Presidential n...RAISING CAIN fans, take note! On this week’s episode, we head back to Brian De Palma country as we take on 1981’s political thriller BLOW OUT. John Travolta stars as a movie sound editor who accidentally records the murder of a potential Presidential nominee. But will our “ear witness” be able to solve this crime … Continue reading Ep. #58-Blow Out →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:36:00Ep. #57-Morganhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/08/31/ep-57-morgan/
Fri, 31 Aug 2018 08:51:16 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=275On this week’s episode, we invite one of our favorite guests, the one and only Morgan, to take on the most Morgan of all films, 2016’s sci-fi thriller MORGAN, directed by Luke Scott. A genetically engineered human has had enough of being a lab rat and goes on a killing spree–although we’re most impressed by … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/08/31/ep-57-morgan/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #57-Morgan</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we invite one of our favorite guests, the one and only Morgan, to take on the most Morgan of all films, 2016’s sci-fi thriller MORGAN, directed by Luke Scott. A genetically engineered human has had enough of being a lab rat and ...On this week’s episode, we invite one of our favorite guests, the one and only Morgan, to take on the most Morgan of all films, 2016’s sci-fi thriller MORGAN, directed by Luke Scott. A genetically engineered human has had enough of being a lab rat and goes on a killing spree–although we’re most impressed by … Continue reading Ep. #57-Morgan →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:26:45Ep. #56-The Stupidshttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/08/24/ep-56-the-stupids/
Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:03:31 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=272On this week’s episode, we somehow manage to get even dumber than usual as we take on 1996’s family comedy THE STUPIDS, directed by John Landis(!). Tom Arnold stars Stanley Stupid, the patriarch of the world’s most simple-minded family. How stupid are they?!! Well, for starters, Tom Arnold is the patriarch. We kid! But what’s … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/08/24/ep-56-the-stupids/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #56-The Stupids</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we somehow manage to get even dumber than usual as we take on 1996’s family comedy THE STUPIDS, directed by John Landis(!). Tom Arnold stars Stanley Stupid, the patriarch of the world’s most simple-minded family.On this week’s episode, we somehow manage to get even dumber than usual as we take on 1996’s family comedy THE STUPIDS, directed by John Landis(!). Tom Arnold stars Stanley Stupid, the patriarch of the world’s most simple-minded family. How stupid are they?!! Well, for starters, Tom Arnold is the patriarch. We kid! But what’s … Continue reading Ep. #56-The Stupids →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:27:40Ep. #55-The Meghttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/08/17/ep-55-the-meg/
Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:29:10 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=267On this week’s episode, we head back to the movie theater to witness Jason Statham take on the mother of all sharks in 2018’s big-budget action spectacle THE MEG, directed by Jon Turteltaub. So is this film as much fun as the trailers would lead us to believe? Or are we looking at another tired … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/08/17/ep-55-the-meg/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #55-The Meg</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we head back to the movie theater to witness Jason Statham take on the mother of all sharks in 2018’s big-budget action spectacle THE MEG, directed by Jon Turteltaub. So is this film as much fun as the trailers would lead us to ...On this week’s episode, we head back to the movie theater to witness Jason Statham take on the mother of all sharks in 2018’s big-budget action spectacle THE MEG, directed by Jon Turteltaub. So is this film as much fun as the trailers would lead us to believe? Or are we looking at another tired … Continue reading Ep. #55-The Meg →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:30:23Ep. #54-DOA: Dead or Alivehttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/08/10/ep-54-doa-dead-or-alive/
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:36:11 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=263On this week’s episode, we tackle the least-respected genre in film today–the video game adaptation–as we discuss 2007’s DOA: DEAD OR ALIVE, directed by Corey Yuen. Watch as four of the most beautiful women on the planet strap on bikinis, play volleyball, and kick a whole lot of ass in a movie tailor-made for pretty … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/08/10/ep-54-doa-dead-or-alive/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #54-DOA: Dead or Alive</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we tackle the least-respected genre in film today–the video game adaptation–as we discuss 2007’s DOA: DEAD OR ALIVE, directed by Corey Yuen. Watch as four of the most beautiful women on the planet strap on bikinis,On this week’s episode, we tackle the least-respected genre in film today–the video game adaptation–as we discuss 2007’s DOA: DEAD OR ALIVE, directed by Corey Yuen. Watch as four of the most beautiful women on the planet strap on bikinis, play volleyball, and kick a whole lot of ass in a movie tailor-made for pretty … Continue reading Ep. #54-DOA: Dead or Alive →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:32:05Ep. #53-Chill Factorhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/08/03/ep-53-chill-factor/
Fri, 03 Aug 2018 07:25:39 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=260Boiling summer temps got you down? Then come cool off with us as we take on 1999’s long-forgotten action-comedy CHILL FACTOR. Cuba Gooding Jr. and Skeet Ulrich star as a pair of mismatched working-class stiffs who are tasked with saving the world when they come in possession of a chemical bomb that will detonate if … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/08/03/ep-53-chill-factor/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #53-Chill Factor</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Boiling summer temps got you down? Then come cool off with us as we take on 1999’s long-forgotten action-comedy CHILL FACTOR. Cuba Gooding Jr. and Skeet Ulrich star as a pair of mismatched working-class stiffs who are tasked with saving the world when ...Boiling summer temps got you down? Then come cool off with us as we take on 1999’s long-forgotten action-comedy CHILL FACTOR. Cuba Gooding Jr. and Skeet Ulrich star as a pair of mismatched working-class stiffs who are tasked with saving the world when they come in possession of a chemical bomb that will detonate if … Continue reading Ep. #53-Chill Factor →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:32:18Ep. #52-A Fish Called Wandahttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/07/27/ep-52-a-fish-called-wanda/
Fri, 27 Jul 2018 08:25:07 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=256On this week’s episode, we head across the pond to tackle 1988’s Monty Python-esque comedy A FISH CALLED WANDA, directed by Charles Crichton. An all-star cast including Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese, and Oscar winner Kevin Kline star in this very unique and very British caper farce, which surprisingly was one of the biggest hits … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/07/27/ep-52-a-fish-called-wanda/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #52-A Fish Called Wanda</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we head across the pond to tackle 1988’s Monty Python-esque comedy A FISH CALLED WANDA, directed by Charles Crichton. An all-star cast including Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese, and Oscar winner Kevin Kline star in this very uniqu...On this week’s episode, we head across the pond to tackle 1988’s Monty Python-esque comedy A FISH CALLED WANDA, directed by Charles Crichton. An all-star cast including Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese, and Oscar winner Kevin Kline star in this very unique and very British caper farce, which surprisingly was one of the biggest hits … Continue reading Ep. #52-A Fish Called Wanda →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:30:06Ep. #51-Wild At Hearthttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/07/20/ep-51-wild-at-heart/
Fri, 20 Jul 2018 10:25:23 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=252On this week’s episode, Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern play seriously sensual lovers-on-the-lam in David Lynch’s twisted take on the The Wizard of Oz, 1990’s WILD AT HEART. So just how strange are we talking? Crispin Glover puts cockroaches in his underwear. Diane Ladd covers her face in lipstick and vomit. Nicolas Cage channels Elvis. … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/07/20/ep-51-wild-at-heart/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #51-Wild At Heart</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern play seriously sensual lovers-on-the-lam in David Lynch’s twisted take on the The Wizard of Oz, 1990’s WILD AT HEART. So just how strange are we talking? Crispin Glover puts cockroaches in his underwe...On this week’s episode, Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern play seriously sensual lovers-on-the-lam in David Lynch’s twisted take on the The Wizard of Oz, 1990’s WILD AT HEART. So just how strange are we talking? Crispin Glover puts cockroaches in his underwear. Diane Ladd covers her face in lipstick and vomit. Nicolas Cage channels Elvis. … Continue reading Ep. #51-Wild At Heart →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:45:58Ep. #50-Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginninghttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/07/13/ep-50-friday-the-13th-part-v-a-new-beginning/
Fri, 13 Jul 2018 06:24:45 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=248This week, in honor of Friday the 13th, we take on the weirdest Jason flick in horror history: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V: A NEW BEGINNING. As a group of troubled teens try to overcome a variety of issues ranging from sex addiction to homicidal tendencies to, uh, stuttering, a certain masked killer crashes the … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/07/13/ep-50-friday-the-13th-part-v-a-new-beginning/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #50-Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This week, in honor of Friday the 13th, we take on the weirdest Jason flick in horror history: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V: A NEW BEGINNING. As a group of troubled teens try to overcome a variety of issues ranging from sex addiction to homicidal tendencies ...This week, in honor of Friday the 13th, we take on the weirdest Jason flick in horror history: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V: A NEW BEGINNING. As a group of troubled teens try to overcome a variety of issues ranging from sex addiction to homicidal tendencies to, uh, stuttering, a certain masked killer crashes the … Continue reading Ep. #50-Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:40:42Ep. #49-Twisterhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/07/06/ep-49-twister/
Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:01:25 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=244On this Very Special Episode, we take on the film that serves as the basis for our podcast’s rating system: 1996’s TWISTER, directed by Jan de Bont and starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. Once and for all, we are going to determine if this big-budget special effects extravaganza is indeed the most basic summer … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/07/06/ep-49-twister/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #49-Twister</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this Very Special Episode, we take on the film that serves as the basis for our podcast’s rating system: 1996’s TWISTER, directed by Jan de Bont and starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. Once and for all,On this Very Special Episode, we take on the film that serves as the basis for our podcast’s rating system: 1996’s TWISTER, directed by Jan de Bont and starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. Once and for all, we are going to determine if this big-budget special effects extravaganza is indeed the most basic summer … Continue reading Ep. #49-Twister →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:49:30Ep. #48-Kazaamhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/06/29/ep-48-kazaam/
Fri, 29 Jun 2018 08:24:19 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=239On this week’s episode, we return to the never-ending well that is Shaquille O’Neal’s prosperous acting career and take on his first starring role: 1996’s KAZAAM, in which the NBA legend stars as a 5,000-year-old genie who is summoned from his boombox prison by an obnoxious tween punk to help the kid through his daddy … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/06/29/ep-48-kazaam/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #48-Kazaam</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we return to the never-ending well that is Shaquille O’Neal’s prosperous acting career and take on his first starring role: 1996’s KAZAAM, in which the NBA legend stars as a 5,000-year-old genie who is summoned from his boombox ...On this week’s episode, we return to the never-ending well that is Shaquille O’Neal’s prosperous acting career and take on his first starring role: 1996’s KAZAAM, in which the NBA legend stars as a 5,000-year-old genie who is summoned from his boombox prison by an obnoxious tween punk to help the kid through his daddy … Continue reading Ep. #48-Kazaam →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:22:43Ep. #47-Carnosaurhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/06/22/ep-47-carnosaur/
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 08:40:45 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=235On this week’s episode, we travel back to the summer of 1993 to tackle an epic dinosaur tale from a Hollywood legend: CARNOSAUR, courtesy of the one-and-only Roger Corman. Wait, was there another dino-related pic that year or something? We doubt Steven Spielberg or Michael Crichton could ever come up with a story about a … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/06/22/ep-47-carnosaur/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #47-Carnosaur</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we travel back to the summer of 1993 to tackle an epic dinosaur tale from a Hollywood legend: CARNOSAUR, courtesy of the one-and-only Roger Corman. Wait, was there another dino-related pic that year or something?On this week’s episode, we travel back to the summer of 1993 to tackle an epic dinosaur tale from a Hollywood legend: CARNOSAUR, courtesy of the one-and-only Roger Corman. Wait, was there another dino-related pic that year or something? We doubt Steven Spielberg or Michael Crichton could ever come up with a story about a … Continue reading Ep. #47-Carnosaur →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:20:24Ep. #46-Hereditaryhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/06/15/ep-46-hereditary/
Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:07:36 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=231On this week’s episode, SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?! heads to the movie theater to check out 2018’s much-discussed and divisive thriller HEREDITARY, directed by Ari Aster and starring Toni Collette. So is this truly the scariest film ever made, or has A24 pulled another bait-and-switch on horror-loving filmgoers? And what the hell is going on in this … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/06/15/ep-46-hereditary/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #46-Hereditary</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?! heads to the movie theater to check out 2018’s much-discussed and divisive thriller HEREDITARY, directed by Ari Aster and starring Toni Collette. So is this truly the scariest film ever made,On this week’s episode, SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?! heads to the movie theater to check out 2018’s much-discussed and divisive thriller HEREDITARY, directed by Ari Aster and starring Toni Collette. So is this truly the scariest film ever made, or has A24 pulled another bait-and-switch on horror-loving filmgoers? And what the hell is going on in this … Continue reading Ep. #46-Hereditary →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:50:01Ep. #45-Xanaduhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/06/08/ep-45-xanadu/
Fri, 08 Jun 2018 08:35:50 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=226On this week’s episode, we tackle another ’80’s cult oddity: Robert Greenwald’s XANADU, a roller skating disco musical from 1980 that arrived about a year after disco officially died and is shockingly short on singing. But it sure has roller skating. So much roller skating. And Gene Kelly in what is arguably the most embarrassing … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/06/08/ep-45-xanadu/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #45-Xanadu</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we tackle another ’80’s cult oddity: Robert Greenwald’s XANADU, a roller skating disco musical from 1980 that arrived about a year after disco officially died and is shockingly short on singing. But it sure has roller skating.On this week’s episode, we tackle another ’80’s cult oddity: Robert Greenwald’s XANADU, a roller skating disco musical from 1980 that arrived about a year after disco officially died and is shockingly short on singing. But it sure has roller skating. So much roller skating. And Gene Kelly in what is arguably the most embarrassing … Continue reading Ep. #45-Xanadu →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:30:38Ep. #44-The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimensionhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/06/01/ep-44-the-adventures-of-buckaroo-banzai-across-the-8th-dimension/
Fri, 01 Jun 2018 07:02:50 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=222On this week’s episode, we hitch a ride to Crazy Town as we take on 1984’s cult curiosity THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION, directed by W.D. Richter. ROBOCOP himself Peter Weller stars as the titular adventurer, just your average neuroscientist/rock star/samurai warrior trying to save the universe from an evil alien … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/06/01/ep-44-the-adventures-of-buckaroo-banzai-across-the-8th-dimension/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #44-The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we hitch a ride to Crazy Town as we take on 1984’s cult curiosity THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION, directed by W.D. Richter. ROBOCOP himself Peter Weller stars as the titular adventurer,On this week’s episode, we hitch a ride to Crazy Town as we take on 1984’s cult curiosity THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION, directed by W.D. Richter. ROBOCOP himself Peter Weller stars as the titular adventurer, just your average neuroscientist/rock star/samurai warrior trying to save the universe from an evil alien … Continue reading Ep. #44-The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:23:00Ep. #43-Solo (1996)http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/05/25/ep-43-solo-1996/
Fri, 25 May 2018 07:37:42 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=218On this week’s episode, we’re talking all about SOLO–no, not the new STAR WARS spin-off, but the 1996 low-rent action flick starring Mario Van Peebles as the titular robot. When an android designed to be a top secret military weapon suddenly grows a conscience, he naturally goes on a violent killing spree, the irony of … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/05/25/ep-43-solo-1996/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #43-Solo (1996)</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we’re talking all about SOLO–no, not the new STAR WARS spin-off, but the 1996 low-rent action flick starring Mario Van Peebles as the titular robot. When an android designed to be a top secret military weapon suddenly grows a co...On this week’s episode, we’re talking all about SOLO–no, not the new STAR WARS spin-off, but the 1996 low-rent action flick starring Mario Van Peebles as the titular robot. When an android designed to be a top secret military weapon suddenly grows a conscience, he naturally goes on a violent killing spree, the irony of … Continue reading Ep. #43-Solo (1996) →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:31:24Ep. #42-Self/lesshttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/05/18/ep-42-self-less/
Fri, 18 May 2018 06:55:16 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=214As DEADPOOL 2 snarks its way into theaters this weekend, we take on another Ryan Reynolds flick that was completely ignored by audiences in the summer of 2015: the stupidly named thriller SELF/LESS, directed by Tarsem Singh. When terminally ill billionaire Ben Kingsley has his consciousness transferred into the body of Reynolds, he discovers that … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/05/18/ep-42-self-less/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #42-Self/less</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>As DEADPOOL 2 snarks its way into theaters this weekend, we take on another Ryan Reynolds flick that was completely ignored by audiences in the summer of 2015: the stupidly named thriller SELF/LESS, directed by Tarsem Singh.As DEADPOOL 2 snarks its way into theaters this weekend, we take on another Ryan Reynolds flick that was completely ignored by audiences in the summer of 2015: the stupidly named thriller SELF/LESS, directed by Tarsem Singh. When terminally ill billionaire Ben Kingsley has his consciousness transferred into the body of Reynolds, he discovers that … Continue reading Ep. #42-Self/less →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:38:23Ep. #41-Moms’ Night Outhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/05/11/ep-41-moms-night-out/
Fri, 11 May 2018 08:54:24 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=210On this week’s episode, in honor of Mother’s Day, we take on 2014’s religious family comedy MOMS’ NIGHT OUT, directed by The Erwin Brothers. What’s a harried mother to do when her obvious clinical depression is getting the best of her? How about a crazy night out with the girls?! Balls will be bowled, kidnapping … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/05/11/ep-41-moms-night-out/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #41-Moms’ Night Out</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, in honor of Mother’s Day, we take on 2014’s religious family comedy MOMS’ NIGHT OUT, directed by The Erwin Brothers. What’s a harried mother to do when her obvious clinical depression is getting the best of her?On this week’s episode, in honor of Mother’s Day, we take on 2014’s religious family comedy MOMS’ NIGHT OUT, directed by The Erwin Brothers. What’s a harried mother to do when her obvious clinical depression is getting the best of her? How about a crazy night out with the girls?! Balls will be bowled, kidnapping … Continue reading Ep. #41-Moms’ Night Out →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:33:51Ep. #40-Milk Moneyhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/05/04/ep-40-milk-money/
Fri, 04 May 2018 08:50:11 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=207On this week’s episode, SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?! celebrates its one-year anniversary by taking on another comedic catastrophe from MARCI X director Richard Benjamin: 1994’s MILK MONEY, in which a horn-dog 12-year-old boy attempts to set up his father with the prostitute he has hiding in his tree house. And did we mention the potential lovebirds are … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/05/04/ep-40-milk-money/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #40-Milk Money</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?! celebrates its one-year anniversary by taking on another comedic catastrophe from MARCI X director Richard Benjamin: 1994’s MILK MONEY, in which a horn-dog 12-year-old boy attempts to set up his father with...On this week’s episode, SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?! celebrates its one-year anniversary by taking on another comedic catastrophe from MARCI X director Richard Benjamin: 1994’s MILK MONEY, in which a horn-dog 12-year-old boy attempts to set up his father with the prostitute he has hiding in his tree house. And did we mention the potential lovebirds are … Continue reading Ep. #40-Milk Money →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:46:15Ep. #39-Eyes Wide Shuthttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/04/27/ep-39-eyes-wide-shut/
Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:35:09 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=202On this week’s episode, steamy eroticism meets social commentary as we take on Stanley Kubrick’s controversial final film, 1999’s EYES WIDE SHUT. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman portray a status-obsessed couple whose marriage hits a rough patch, resulting in a journey of self-discovery that includes everything from masquerade orgies to sultry sailors to underage prostitutes–and … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/04/27/ep-39-eyes-wide-shut/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #39-Eyes Wide Shut</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, steamy eroticism meets social commentary as we take on Stanley Kubrick’s controversial final film, 1999’s EYES WIDE SHUT. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman portray a status-obsessed couple whose marriage hits a rough patch,On this week’s episode, steamy eroticism meets social commentary as we take on Stanley Kubrick’s controversial final film, 1999’s EYES WIDE SHUT. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman portray a status-obsessed couple whose marriage hits a rough patch, resulting in a journey of self-discovery that includes everything from masquerade orgies to sultry sailors to underage prostitutes–and … Continue reading Ep. #39-Eyes Wide Shut →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes2:20:44Ep. #38-John Carpenter’s Ghosts of Marshttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/04/13/ep-38-john-carpenters-ghosts-of-mars/
Fri, 13 Apr 2018 08:12:01 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=198On this week’s episode, we’ve got something truly horrifying for your Friday the 13th: JOHN CARPENTER’S GHOSTS OF MARS, a film so bad that we actually kind of feel bad that Carpenter insisted on including his name in the title. An eclectic cast featuring Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, Pam Grier(!), and Jason Statham(!!) take on … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/04/13/ep-38-john-carpenters-ghosts-of-mars/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #38-John Carpenter’s Ghosts of Mars</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we’ve got something truly horrifying for your Friday the 13th: JOHN CARPENTER’S GHOSTS OF MARS, a film so bad that we actually kind of feel bad that Carpenter insisted on including his name in the title.On this week’s episode, we’ve got something truly horrifying for your Friday the 13th: JOHN CARPENTER’S GHOSTS OF MARS, a film so bad that we actually kind of feel bad that Carpenter insisted on including his name in the title. An eclectic cast featuring Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, Pam Grier(!), and Jason Statham(!!) take on … Continue reading Ep. #38-John Carpenter’s Ghosts of Mars →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:42:25Ep. #37-Clean Slatehttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/03/30/ep-37-clean-slate/
Fri, 30 Mar 2018 08:28:30 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=193On this week’s episode, Dana Carvey plays a bumbling private eye suffering from short-term memory loss in 1994’s film noir “spoof” CLEAN SLATE. What do you get when the director of the Whitney Houston vehicle THE BODYGUARD and the creator of THE GOOD WIFE combine forces to make Carvey into a sexy leading man? A … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/03/30/ep-37-clean-slate/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #37-Clean Slate</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, Dana Carvey plays a bumbling private eye suffering from short-term memory loss in 1994’s film noir “spoof” CLEAN SLATE. What do you get when the director of the Whitney Houston vehicle THE BODYGUARD and the creator of THE GOOD W...On this week’s episode, Dana Carvey plays a bumbling private eye suffering from short-term memory loss in 1994’s film noir “spoof” CLEAN SLATE. What do you get when the director of the Whitney Houston vehicle THE BODYGUARD and the creator of THE GOOD WIFE combine forces to make Carvey into a sexy leading man? A … Continue reading Ep. #37-Clean Slate →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:34:53Ep. #36-Monkey Shineshttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/03/16/ep-36-monkey-shines/
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 08:53:44 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=189On this week’s episode, we tackle 1988’s truly nutso horror flick MONKEY SHINES, directed by the granddaddy of suspense, George A. Romero. What happens when a quadriplegic with anger issues is paired with a cute Capuchin that is undergoing sinister lab experimentation? Well, one could say monkey trouble, but we’re above such cheap puns here … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/03/16/ep-36-monkey-shines/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #36-Monkey Shines</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we tackle 1988’s truly nutso horror flick MONKEY SHINES, directed by the granddaddy of suspense, George A. Romero. What happens when a quadriplegic with anger issues is paired with a cute Capuchin that is undergoing sinister lab...On this week’s episode, we tackle 1988’s truly nutso horror flick MONKEY SHINES, directed by the granddaddy of suspense, George A. Romero. What happens when a quadriplegic with anger issues is paired with a cute Capuchin that is undergoing sinister lab experimentation? Well, one could say monkey trouble, but we’re above such cheap puns here … Continue reading Ep. #36-Monkey Shines →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:33:36Ep. #35-Crash (2005)http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/03/02/ep-35-crash-2005/
Fri, 02 Mar 2018 09:57:21 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=185On this week’s episode, Oscar Month comes to a close as we tackle 2006’s Best Picture winner CRASH, a film often cited as the worst to ever receive the Big Prize. Has time been kind to the racially-charged ensemble drama? Or does it deserve the ridicule and scorn? Sandra Bullock hurls ethnic slurs, Ludacris gets … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/03/02/ep-35-crash-2005/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #35-Crash (2005)</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, Oscar Month comes to a close as we tackle 2006’s Best Picture winner CRASH, a film often cited as the worst to ever receive the Big Prize. Has time been kind to the racially-charged ensemble drama?On this week’s episode, Oscar Month comes to a close as we tackle 2006’s Best Picture winner CRASH, a film often cited as the worst to ever receive the Big Prize. Has time been kind to the racially-charged ensemble drama? Or does it deserve the ridicule and scorn? Sandra Bullock hurls ethnic slurs, Ludacris gets … Continue reading Ep. #35-Crash (2005) →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:46:49BONUS EPISODE-2018 Oscar Predictionshttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/02/23/bonus-episode-2018-oscar-predictions/
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:19:26 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=179This week, we’re bringing you a special bonus episode of SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?!, as Luke, Steve, and three of their favorite guests tackle the 2018 Oscar nominations. Can GET OUT win the big prize? Will Gary Oldman finally get some Oscar love? And can someone please explain to us what the heck ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ. … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/02/23/bonus-episode-2018-oscar-predictions/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">BONUS EPISODE-2018 Oscar Predictions</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This week, we’re bringing you a special bonus episode of SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?!, as Luke, Steve, and three of their favorite guests tackle the 2018 Oscar nominations. Can GET OUT win the big prize? Will Gary Oldman finally get some Oscar love?This week, we’re bringing you a special bonus episode of SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?!, as Luke, Steve, and three of their favorite guests tackle the 2018 Oscar nominations. Can GET OUT win the big prize? Will Gary Oldman finally get some Oscar love? And can someone please explain to us what the heck ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ. … Continue reading BONUS EPISODE-2018 Oscar Predictions →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:26:06Ep. #34-Love & Friendshiphttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/02/16/ep-34-love-friendship/
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 10:30:56 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=174On this week’s episode, we continue to celebrate everything Oscars by tackling 2016’s LOVE & FRIENDSHIP, Whit Stillman’s comedy of manners that seemed to tick off all the Oscar boxes: Critically-acclaimed writer/director; period piece; big castles; fancy costumes; English countryside; Jane Austen. So why, then, did it get the shaft come awards season? And did … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/02/16/ep-34-love-friendship/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #34-Love & Friendship</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we continue to celebrate everything Oscars by tackling 2016’s LOVE & FRIENDSHIP, Whit Stillman’s comedy of manners that seemed to tick off all the Oscar boxes: Critically-acclaimed writer/director; period piece; big castles; fan...On this week’s episode, we continue to celebrate everything Oscars by tackling 2016’s LOVE & FRIENDSHIP, Whit Stillman’s comedy of manners that seemed to tick off all the Oscar boxes: Critically-acclaimed writer/director; period piece; big castles; fancy costumes; English countryside; Jane Austen. So why, then, did it get the shaft come awards season? And did … Continue reading Ep. #34-Love & Friendship →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:15:06Ep. #33-Beyond Rangoonhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/02/02/ep-33-beyond-rangoon/
Fri, 02 Feb 2018 10:25:19 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=168It’s Oscars month here at SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?!, and we kick things off by discussing 1995’s BEYOND RANGOON, a white savior-thriller whose awards prospects were pretty much dashed the moment director John Boorman decided that audiences should view the violent political uprising in 1980’s Burma through the eyes of a near-comatose Patricia Arquette. Can our heroine … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/02/02/ep-33-beyond-rangoon/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #33-Beyond Rangoon</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>It’s Oscars month here at SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?!, and we kick things off by discussing 1995’s BEYOND RANGOON, a white savior-thriller whose awards prospects were pretty much dashed the moment director John Boorman decided that audiences should view the...It’s Oscars month here at SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?!, and we kick things off by discussing 1995’s BEYOND RANGOON, a white savior-thriller whose awards prospects were pretty much dashed the moment director John Boorman decided that audiences should view the violent political uprising in 1980’s Burma through the eyes of a near-comatose Patricia Arquette. Can our heroine … Continue reading Ep. #33-Beyond Rangoon →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:25:52Ep. #32-Baahubali: The Beginninghttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/01/19/ep-32-baahubali-the-beginning/
Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:32:27 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=162On this week’s episode, Summer Blockbuster!?! meets Bollywood as we take on 2015’s Indian epic BAAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING, a film that is 90% CGI and 100% batshit insane. Will our hero ever discover that he is the long-lost son of the titular, all-powerful warrior? It might be a whole lot easier if he would stop … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/01/19/ep-32-baahubali-the-beginning/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #32-Baahubali: The Beginning</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, Summer Blockbuster!?! meets Bollywood as we take on 2015’s Indian epic BAAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING, a film that is 90% CGI and 100% batshit insane. Will our hero ever discover that he is the long-lost son of the titular,On this week’s episode, Summer Blockbuster!?! meets Bollywood as we take on 2015’s Indian epic BAAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING, a film that is 90% CGI and 100% batshit insane. Will our hero ever discover that he is the long-lost son of the titular, all-powerful warrior? It might be a whole lot easier if he would stop … Continue reading Ep. #32-Baahubali: The Beginning →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:37:31Ep. #31-200 Cigaretteshttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/01/05/ep-31-200-cigarettes/
Fri, 05 Jan 2018 08:34:15 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=157On this week’s episode, we celebrate the new year by taking on 1999’s New Year’s Eve comedy 200 CIGARETTES. An all-star cast parties like it’s 1981 as everyone from Ben Affleck to Dave Chappelle to Christina Ricci try to find some approximation of love before the clock strikes midnight. Can Paul Rudd and Courtney Love(!) … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2018/01/05/ep-31-200-cigarettes/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #31-200 Cigarettes</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we celebrate the new year by taking on 1999’s New Year’s Eve comedy 200 CIGARETTES. An all-star cast parties like it’s 1981 as everyone from Ben Affleck to Dave Chappelle to Christina Ricci try to find some approximation of love...On this week’s episode, we celebrate the new year by taking on 1999’s New Year’s Eve comedy 200 CIGARETTES. An all-star cast parties like it’s 1981 as everyone from Ben Affleck to Dave Chappelle to Christina Ricci try to find some approximation of love before the clock strikes midnight. Can Paul Rudd and Courtney Love(!) … Continue reading Ep. #31-200 Cigarettes →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:29:43Ep. #30-Surviving Christmashttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/12/22/ep-30-surviving-christmas/
Fri, 22 Dec 2017 08:19:08 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=151On this special holiday edition of SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?!, we take on 2004’s SURVIVING CHRISTMAS, a yuletide comedy that was apparently so subversive the studio found it necessary to release it two weeks before Halloween–or, more likely, ashamed and embarrassed. And who can blame them? Ben Affleck plays a seemingly coked-up advertising exec who rents James … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/12/22/ep-30-surviving-christmas/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #30-Surviving Christmas</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this special holiday edition of SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?!, we take on 2004’s SURVIVING CHRISTMAS, a yuletide comedy that was apparently so subversive the studio found it necessary to release it two weeks before Halloween–or, more likely,On this special holiday edition of SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?!, we take on 2004’s SURVIVING CHRISTMAS, a yuletide comedy that was apparently so subversive the studio found it necessary to release it two weeks before Halloween–or, more likely, ashamed and embarrassed. And who can blame them? Ben Affleck plays a seemingly coked-up advertising exec who rents James … Continue reading Ep. #30-Surviving Christmas →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:38:21Ep. #29-Die Hardhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/12/08/ep-29-die-hard/
Fri, 08 Dec 2017 09:45:06 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=147On this week’s episode, we take on a film that helped to define what a summer blockbuster truly is, 1988’s action classic DIE HARD. Yes, we know this goes against everything this podcast stands for, but it’s the holiday season, and we’re in a giving mood. Plus, who thought it was a good idea to … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/12/08/ep-29-die-hard/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #29-Die Hard</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we take on a film that helped to define what a summer blockbuster truly is, 1988’s action classic DIE HARD. Yes, we know this goes against everything this podcast stands for, but it’s the holiday season,On this week’s episode, we take on a film that helped to define what a summer blockbuster truly is, 1988’s action classic DIE HARD. Yes, we know this goes against everything this podcast stands for, but it’s the holiday season, and we’re in a giving mood. Plus, who thought it was a good idea to … Continue reading Ep. #29-Die Hard →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:38:41Ep. #28-Justice Leaguehttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/11/22/ep-28-justice-league/
Wed, 22 Nov 2017 10:09:06 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=143On this week’s episode, we flip the SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?! formula on its head as we tackle a behemoth of a film that was tailor-made for mindless air-conditioned consumption but instead released just in time for the holidays–2017’s JUSTICE LEAGUE. We bring in the biggest comic book nerd we know to determine if DC has struck … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/11/22/ep-28-justice-league/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #28-Justice League</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we flip the SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?! formula on its head as we tackle a behemoth of a film that was tailor-made for mindless air-conditioned consumption but instead released just in time for the holidays–2017’s JUSTICE LEAGUE.On this week’s episode, we flip the SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!?! formula on its head as we tackle a behemoth of a film that was tailor-made for mindless air-conditioned consumption but instead released just in time for the holidays–2017’s JUSTICE LEAGUE. We bring in the biggest comic book nerd we know to determine if DC has struck … Continue reading Ep. #28-Justice League →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes2:18:42Ep. #27-Son-in-Lawhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/11/10/ep-27-son-in-law/
Fri, 10 Nov 2017 09:45:59 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=137On this week’s episode, we get into the festive spirit with 1993’s SON-IN-LAW, and nothing screams the holidays like a Thanksgiving-set Pauly Shore flick originally released on Fourth of July weekend. Cones will be cupped, grindage will be munched, and gigs will be weized, as The Weasel takes on Midwestern farm life, buuuuuuuudy! And–spoiler alert!–we … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/11/10/ep-27-son-in-law/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #27-Son-in-Law</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we get into the festive spirit with 1993’s SON-IN-LAW, and nothing screams the holidays like a Thanksgiving-set Pauly Shore flick originally released on Fourth of July weekend. Cones will be cupped, grindage will be munched,On this week’s episode, we get into the festive spirit with 1993’s SON-IN-LAW, and nothing screams the holidays like a Thanksgiving-set Pauly Shore flick originally released on Fourth of July weekend. Cones will be cupped, grindage will be munched, and gigs will be weized, as The Weasel takes on Midwestern farm life, buuuuuuuudy! And–spoiler alert!–we … Continue reading Ep. #27-Son-in-Law →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:50:32Ep. #26-The Fly-1986http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/10/27/ep-26-the-fly-1986/
Fri, 27 Oct 2017 08:28:21 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=132As our Month of Horrors Extravaganza comes to an end, we take a look at David Cronenberg’s ooey-gooey remake of THE FLY from 1986, a film so gross that it nearly made our guest lose her lunch. And who can blame her? Bones are broken, limbs are dissolved with acid, and jaws are ripped clean … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/10/27/ep-26-the-fly-1986/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #26-The Fly-1986</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>As our Month of Horrors Extravaganza comes to an end, we take a look at David Cronenberg’s ooey-gooey remake of THE FLY from 1986, a film so gross that it nearly made our guest lose her lunch. And who can blame her? Bones are broken,As our Month of Horrors Extravaganza comes to an end, we take a look at David Cronenberg’s ooey-gooey remake of THE FLY from 1986, a film so gross that it nearly made our guest lose her lunch. And who can blame her? Bones are broken, limbs are dissolved with acid, and jaws are ripped clean … Continue reading Ep. #26-The Fly-1986 →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:49:00Ep. #25-Raising Cainhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/10/20/ep-25-raising-cain/
Fri, 20 Oct 2017 10:51:27 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=128Our Month of Horrors Extravaganza continues this week with 1992’s split personality thriller RAISING CAIN, directed by the divisive Brian De Palma. John Lithgow camps it up as the stupidly named Carter Nix and his multiple personalities. But which performance do we love more? The ineffectual husband? The leather jacket-clad, cigarette-smoking bad boy Cain? The … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/10/20/ep-25-raising-cain/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #25-Raising Cain</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Our Month of Horrors Extravaganza continues this week with 1992’s split personality thriller RAISING CAIN, directed by the divisive Brian De Palma. John Lithgow camps it up as the stupidly named Carter Nix and his multiple personalities.Our Month of Horrors Extravaganza continues this week with 1992’s split personality thriller RAISING CAIN, directed by the divisive Brian De Palma. John Lithgow camps it up as the stupidly named Carter Nix and his multiple personalities. But which performance do we love more? The ineffectual husband? The leather jacket-clad, cigarette-smoking bad boy Cain? The … Continue reading Ep. #25-Raising Cain →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:58:00Ep. #24-The Wicker Man (2006)http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/10/13/ep-24-the-wicker-man-2006/
Fri, 13 Oct 2017 07:02:52 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=125Our Month of Horrors Extravaganza continues with a truly terrifying flick, 2006’s THE WICKER MAN, starring Nicolas Cage in a bear costume and a whole lot of angry bees. Women will be punched, bikes will be stolen at gunpoint, and writer/director Neil LaBute will reveal that nothing is scarier than a misogynist with a $30 … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/10/13/ep-24-the-wicker-man-2006/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #24-The Wicker Man (2006)</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>Our Month of Horrors Extravaganza continues with a truly terrifying flick, 2006’s THE WICKER MAN, starring Nicolas Cage in a bear costume and a whole lot of angry bees. Women will be punched, bikes will be stolen at gunpoint,Our Month of Horrors Extravaganza continues with a truly terrifying flick, 2006’s THE WICKER MAN, starring Nicolas Cage in a bear costume and a whole lot of angry bees. Women will be punched, bikes will be stolen at gunpoint, and writer/director Neil LaBute will reveal that nothing is scarier than a misogynist with a $30 … Continue reading Ep. #24-The Wicker Man (2006) →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:50:22Ep. #23-Tales From the Hoodhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/10/06/ep-23-tales-from-the-hood/
Fri, 06 Oct 2017 08:14:57 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=120This week, we kick off our October Horror Extravaganza with Rusty Cundieff’s TALES FROM THE HOOD from 1995, a supernatural anthology with a social conscience. What happens when racist cops, child abusers, drug dealers, dirty politicians, and white supremacists mix with zombies, monsters, mad scientists, and killer dolls? As we discover, this ain’t your average … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/10/06/ep-23-tales-from-the-hood/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #23-Tales From the Hood</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>This week, we kick off our October Horror Extravaganza with Rusty Cundieff’s TALES FROM THE HOOD from 1995, a supernatural anthology with a social conscience. What happens when racist cops, child abusers, drug dealers, dirty politicians,This week, we kick off our October Horror Extravaganza with Rusty Cundieff’s TALES FROM THE HOOD from 1995, a supernatural anthology with a social conscience. What happens when racist cops, child abusers, drug dealers, dirty politicians, and white supremacists mix with zombies, monsters, mad scientists, and killer dolls? As we discover, this ain’t your average … Continue reading Ep. #23-Tales From the Hood →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:45:16Ep. #22-The Country Bearshttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/09/29/ep-22-the-country-bears/
Fri, 29 Sep 2017 08:26:56 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=116On this week’s episode, we tackle 2002’s THE COUNTRY BEARS, inspired by the classic Disney attraction. Who knew our first foray into G-rated fare would result in such profound talking points as the ethics of interspecies adoption, drug addiction, gender identification, and music appreciation? Oh, and maybe beastialtiy. Bear-gasms? Definitely. And hey, is that Christopher … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/09/29/ep-22-the-country-bears/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #22-The Country Bears</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we tackle 2002’s THE COUNTRY BEARS, inspired by the classic Disney attraction. Who knew our first foray into G-rated fare would result in such profound talking points as the ethics of interspecies adoption, drug addiction,On this week’s episode, we tackle 2002’s THE COUNTRY BEARS, inspired by the classic Disney attraction. Who knew our first foray into G-rated fare would result in such profound talking points as the ethics of interspecies adoption, drug addiction, gender identification, and music appreciation? Oh, and maybe beastialtiy. Bear-gasms? Definitely. And hey, is that Christopher … Continue reading Ep. #22-The Country Bears →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:41:47Ep. #21-Caddyshack IIhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/09/22/ep-21-caddyshack-ii/
Fri, 22 Sep 2017 09:55:01 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=111On this week’s episode, the shack is back and–spoiler alert!–it’s whack! We discuss 1988’s much-maligned comedy sequel CADDYSHACK II, a movie so bad that co-host Luke literally fled the country to avoid it. Sucker. Who would want to miss seeing a talking, wine-swilling gopher puppet? So if you ever thought, “Hey, wouldn’t it be cool … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/09/22/ep-21-caddyshack-ii/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #21-Caddyshack II</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, the shack is back and–spoiler alert!–it’s whack! We discuss 1988’s much-maligned comedy sequel CADDYSHACK II, a movie so bad that co-host Luke literally fled the country to avoid it. Sucker.On this week’s episode, the shack is back and–spoiler alert!–it’s whack! We discuss 1988’s much-maligned comedy sequel CADDYSHACK II, a movie so bad that co-host Luke literally fled the country to avoid it. Sucker. Who would want to miss seeing a talking, wine-swilling gopher puppet? So if you ever thought, “Hey, wouldn’t it be cool … Continue reading Ep. #21-Caddyshack II →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:49:31Ep. #20-Hot Rodhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/09/15/ep-20-hot-rod/
Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:25:27 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=107On this week’s episode, we discuss The Lonely Island’s first feature film, 2007’s cult comedy HOT ROD. And by discuss, I mean we endlessly quote lines from it and laugh hysterically. So if that’s what you’re into, cool beans!On this week’s episode, we discuss The Lonely Island’s first feature film, 2007’s cult comedy HOT ROD. And by discuss, I mean we endlessly quote lines from it and laugh hysterically. So if that’s what you’re into, cool beans!On this week’s episode, we discuss The Lonely Island’s first feature film, 2007’s cult comedy HOT ROD. And by discuss, I mean we endlessly quote lines from it and laugh hysterically. So if that’s what you’re into, cool beans!Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:30:23Ep. #19-Good Timehttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/09/08/ep-19-good-time/
Fri, 08 Sep 2017 09:05:23 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=104On this week’s episode, we head back to the movie theater for 2017’s GOOD TIME, starring Robert Pattinson as a low-level criminal who will do anything to save his incarcerated younger brother. Underage make-out sessions, Sprite bottles of acid, bags of money, and BDSM-inspired amusement park rides all play crucial roles in the most realistic … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/09/08/ep-19-good-time/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #19-Good Time</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we head back to the movie theater for 2017’s GOOD TIME, starring Robert Pattinson as a low-level criminal who will do anything to save his incarcerated younger brother. Underage make-out sessions, Sprite bottles of acid,On this week’s episode, we head back to the movie theater for 2017’s GOOD TIME, starring Robert Pattinson as a low-level criminal who will do anything to save his incarcerated younger brother. Underage make-out sessions, Sprite bottles of acid, bags of money, and BDSM-inspired amusement park rides all play crucial roles in the most realistic … Continue reading Ep. #19-Good Time →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:35:19Ep. #18-Crankhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/09/01/ep-18-crank/
Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:06:20 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=100On this week’s episode, we take an adrenaline shot straight to the heart with 2006’s bonkers action extravaganza CRANK, starring the one-and-only Jason Statham. We’ve got 90 minutes to determine if it’s pure genius or an offensive headache, and these Red Bulls and nasal sprays will only last for so long. Buckle up and enjoy!On this week’s episode, we take an adrenaline shot straight to the heart with 2006’s bonkers action extravaganza CRANK, starring the one-and-only Jason Statham. We’ve got 90 minutes to determine if it’s pure genius or an offensive headache,On this week’s episode, we take an adrenaline shot straight to the heart with 2006’s bonkers action extravaganza CRANK, starring the one-and-only Jason Statham. We’ve got 90 minutes to determine if it’s pure genius or an offensive headache, and these Red Bulls and nasal sprays will only last for so long. Buckle up and enjoy!Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:33:47Ep. #17-Whispers in the Darkhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/08/25/ep-17-whispers-in-the-dark/
Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:01:45 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=96On this week’s episode, things get steamy with 1992’s “erotic” thriller WHISPERS IN THE DARK, a film whose idea of sexy is having respected actors like Alan Alda spout such choice dialogue as, “You probably had a spontaneous emission right in your blue jeans.” And it only gets grosser from there.On this week’s episode, things get steamy with 1992’s “erotic” thriller WHISPERS IN THE DARK, a film whose idea of sexy is having respected actors like Alan Alda spout such choice dialogue as, “You probably had a spontaneous emission right in your blue...On this week’s episode, things get steamy with 1992’s “erotic” thriller WHISPERS IN THE DARK, a film whose idea of sexy is having respected actors like Alan Alda spout such choice dialogue as, “You probably had a spontaneous emission right in your blue jeans.” And it only gets grosser from there.Summer Blockbuster!?!yes2:00:16Ep. #16-From Justin To Kellyhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/08/18/ep-16-from-justin-to-kelly/
Fri, 18 Aug 2017 08:39:15 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=93On this week’s episode, we tackle 2003’s infamous American Idol musical romance FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY, A.K.A. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION: THE MOVIE. Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini prove to be about as sexy as a case of chlamydia on spring break, while the musical numbers make one yearn for the complexity of a junior high school … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/08/18/ep-16-from-justin-to-kelly/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #16-From Justin To Kelly</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we tackle 2003’s infamous American Idol musical romance FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY, A.K.A. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION: THE MOVIE. Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini prove to be about as sexy as a case of chlamydia on spring break,On this week’s episode, we tackle 2003’s infamous American Idol musical romance FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY, A.K.A. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION: THE MOVIE. Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini prove to be about as sexy as a case of chlamydia on spring break, while the musical numbers make one yearn for the complexity of a junior high school … Continue reading Ep. #16-From Justin To Kelly →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:42:35Ep. #15-Bullieshttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/08/11/ep-15-bullies/
Fri, 11 Aug 2017 05:23:08 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=88On this week’s episode, we head all the way back to 1986 and take a look at the long-forgotten teen thriller BULLIES, in which a backwoods hick family terrorizes some wussy big city folk. Somehow dirtbikes, bear traps, and borderline-magical Native Americans make their way into the proceedings, but really, everything you need to know … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/08/11/ep-15-bullies/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #15-Bullies</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we head all the way back to 1986 and take a look at the long-forgotten teen thriller BULLIES, in which a backwoods hick family terrorizes some wussy big city folk. Somehow dirtbikes, bear traps,On this week’s episode, we head all the way back to 1986 and take a look at the long-forgotten teen thriller BULLIES, in which a backwoods hick family terrorizes some wussy big city folk. Somehow dirtbikes, bear traps, and borderline-magical Native Americans make their way into the proceedings, but really, everything you need to know … Continue reading Ep. #15-Bullies →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:55:26Ep #14-Lords of Dogtownhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/08/04/ep-14-lords-of-dogtown/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 08:43:39 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=85On this week’s episode, we grind (well, not sexually) on 2005’s LORDS OF DOGTOWN, a skateboarding flick for the Pac Sun crowd that certainly lives up to the “dog” in its title. Brain tumors, Emile Hirsch as a Latino gangster, Heath Ledger with big fake teeth, uncomfortable brother/sister relationships, and Sofia Vergara’s breasts surprisingly all … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/08/04/ep-14-lords-of-dogtown/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep #14-Lords of Dogtown</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode, we grind (well, not sexually) on 2005’s LORDS OF DOGTOWN, a skateboarding flick for the Pac Sun crowd that certainly lives up to the “dog” in its title. Brain tumors, Emile Hirsch as a Latino gangster,On this week’s episode, we grind (well, not sexually) on 2005’s LORDS OF DOGTOWN, a skateboarding flick for the Pac Sun crowd that certainly lives up to the “dog” in its title. Brain tumors, Emile Hirsch as a Latino gangster, Heath Ledger with big fake teeth, uncomfortable brother/sister relationships, and Sofia Vergara’s breasts surprisingly all … Continue reading Ep #14-Lords of Dogtown →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:45:48Ep. #13-Steelhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/07/28/ep-13-steel/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 07:57:53 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=81It was inevitable. On this week’s episode, we discuss 1997’s infamous comic book adaptation STEEL, starring beloved character actor Shaquille O’Neal and a woman in a laser beam-shooting, rocket-fueled wheelchair. Yeah, we couldn’t make this stuff up even if we wanted. Cue the free throw jokes!It was inevitable. On this week’s episode, we discuss 1997’s infamous comic book adaptation STEEL, starring beloved character actor Shaquille O’Neal and a woman in a laser beam-shooting, rocket-fueled wheelchair. Yeah,It was inevitable. On this week’s episode, we discuss 1997’s infamous comic book adaptation STEEL, starring beloved character actor Shaquille O’Neal and a woman in a laser beam-shooting, rocket-fueled wheelchair. Yeah, we couldn’t make this stuff up even if we wanted. Cue the free throw jokes!Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:54:51Ep. #12-Me and Earl and the Dying Girlhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/07/21/ep-12-me-and-earl-and-the-dying-girl/
Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:51:05 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=77On this week’s episode, we examine 2015’s Sundance award-winning ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL, an indie dramedy that is unbelievably even more twee than its title. Can genuine emotion escape the self-satisfied dialogue and quirky characterization? And can someone please turn down the damn Lou Reed?!On this week’s episode, we examine 2015’s Sundance award-winning ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL, an indie dramedy that is unbelievably even more twee than its title. Can genuine emotion escape the self-satisfied dialogue and quirky characterization?On this week’s episode, we examine 2015’s Sundance award-winning ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL, an indie dramedy that is unbelievably even more twee than its title. Can genuine emotion escape the self-satisfied dialogue and quirky characterization? And can someone please turn down the damn Lou Reed?!Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:58:09Ep. #11-Breakdownhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/07/14/ep-11-breakdown/
Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:06:35 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=74On this week’s episode, we discuss Jonathan Mostow’s 1997 thriller BREAKDOWN, in which Kurt Russell’s hair tracks down the sinister backwoods truckers who have kidnapped his wife. Yeah, it’s as badass as it sound. All hail The Russell!On this week’s episode, we discuss Jonathan Mostow’s 1997 thriller BREAKDOWN, in which Kurt Russell’s hair tracks down the sinister backwoods truckers who have kidnapped his wife. Yeah, it’s as badass as it sound. All hail The Russell!On this week’s episode, we discuss Jonathan Mostow’s 1997 thriller BREAKDOWN, in which Kurt Russell’s hair tracks down the sinister backwoods truckers who have kidnapped his wife. Yeah, it’s as badass as it sound. All hail The Russell!Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:42:02Ep. #10-Pootie Tanghttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/07/07/ep-10-pootie-tang/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 05:25:23 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=67As the latest Spider-Man swings its way into theaters, this week we take a look at a very different kind of hero introduced to audiences in the summer of 2001–the one and only POOTIE TANG, courtesy of Louis C.K., of all people. Armed with gibberish, a magical belt, and the world’s worst film editor, he’s … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/07/07/ep-10-pootie-tang/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #10-Pootie Tang</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>As the latest Spider-Man swings its way into theaters, this week we take a look at a very different kind of hero introduced to audiences in the summer of 2001–the one and only POOTIE TANG, courtesy of Louis C.K., of all people. Armed with gibberish,As the latest Spider-Man swings its way into theaters, this week we take a look at a very different kind of hero introduced to audiences in the summer of 2001–the one and only POOTIE TANG, courtesy of Louis C.K., of all people. Armed with gibberish, a magical belt, and the world’s worst film editor, he’s … Continue reading Ep. #10-Pootie Tang →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:37:34Ep. #9-The Book of Henryhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/06/30/ep-9-the-book-of-henry/
Fri, 30 Jun 2017 07:30:02 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=61On this week’s episode we head back to the movies for 2017’s THE BOOK OF HENRY, and how could we resist? It’s a heartwarming family dramedy featuring such staples of the genre as child sexual abuse, negligent parents, terminal illness, interpretive dance, and cold-blooded murder. Yeah, this one’s crazy. So grab a waffle and take … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/06/30/ep-9-the-book-of-henry/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #9-The Book of Henry</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode we head back to the movies for 2017’s THE BOOK OF HENRY, and how could we resist? It’s a heartwarming family dramedy featuring such staples of the genre as child sexual abuse, negligent parents, terminal illness,On this week’s episode we head back to the movies for 2017’s THE BOOK OF HENRY, and how could we resist? It’s a heartwarming family dramedy featuring such staples of the genre as child sexual abuse, negligent parents, terminal illness, interpretive dance, and cold-blooded murder. Yeah, this one’s crazy. So grab a waffle and take … Continue reading Ep. #9-The Book of Henry →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:39:50Ep. #8-It Comes At Nighthttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/06/23/ep-8-it-comes-at-night/
Fri, 23 Jun 2017 09:08:41 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=58On this week’s episode we head to the movie theater and check out a film that critics love and audiences seem to despise, 2017’s “horror” flick IT COMES AT NIGHT. So what exactly is ‘it’? Why is ‘it’ coming? And, hey, why is the screen suddenly so tiny? We attempt to get to the bottom … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/06/23/ep-8-it-comes-at-night/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #8-It Comes At Night</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode we head to the movie theater and check out a film that critics love and audiences seem to despise, 2017’s “horror” flick IT COMES AT NIGHT. So what exactly is ‘it’? Why is ‘it’ coming? And, hey,On this week’s episode we head to the movie theater and check out a film that critics love and audiences seem to despise, 2017’s “horror” flick IT COMES AT NIGHT. So what exactly is ‘it’? Why is ‘it’ coming? And, hey, why is the screen suddenly so tiny? We attempt to get to the bottom … Continue reading Ep. #8-It Comes At Night →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:55:57Ep. #7-High Tensionhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/06/16/ep-7-high-tension/
Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:38:04 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=55On this week’s episode we delve into 2005’s HIGH TENSION, an extreme horror flick from France directed by Alexandre Aja that was hacked to death in the editing room by Lionsgate. Hell, they even added an English dub for all you stupid Americans out there! And yet something tells us the exploding heads and repugnant homophobia would have crossed … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/06/16/ep-7-high-tension/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #7-High Tension</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode we delve into 2005’s HIGH TENSION, an extreme horror flick from France directed by Alexandre Aja that was hacked to death in the editing room by Lionsgate. Hell, they even added an English dub for all you stupid Americans out the...On this week’s episode we delve into 2005’s HIGH TENSION, an extreme horror flick from France directed by Alexandre Aja that was hacked to death in the editing room by Lionsgate. Hell, they even added an English dub for all you stupid Americans out there! And yet something tells us the exploding heads and repugnant homophobia would have crossed … Continue reading Ep. #7-High Tension →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:41:42Ep. #6-People Like Ushttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/06/09/ep-6-people-like-us/
Fri, 09 Jun 2017 08:43:16 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=51As the latest version of THE MUMMY lurches its way into theaters, we take a look at director Alex Kurtzman’s directorial debut, 2012’s family dramedy PEOPLE LIKE US, a film that forces us to ask the question, “Is incest ok when the participants are Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks?” The argument gets heated.As the latest version of THE MUMMY lurches its way into theaters, we take a look at director Alex Kurtzman’s directorial debut, 2012’s family dramedy PEOPLE LIKE US, a film that forces us to ask the question,As the latest version of THE MUMMY lurches its way into theaters, we take a look at director Alex Kurtzman’s directorial debut, 2012’s family dramedy PEOPLE LIKE US, a film that forces us to ask the question, “Is incest ok when the participants are Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks?” The argument gets heated.Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:58:24Ep. #5-187http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/06/02/ep-5-187/
Fri, 02 Jun 2017 07:38:49 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=47On this week’s episode we tackle 1997’s 187, in which Waterworld director Kevin Reynolds attempts to subvert the inspirational teacher flick by giving us a murderous–and shockingly subdued–Samuel L. Jackson as a vengeance-seeking educator. Limbs will be severed, lives will be taken, and lessons will be imparted. Oh, and if you thought Dangerous Minds would … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/06/02/ep-5-187/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #5-187</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode we tackle 1997’s 187, in which Waterworld director Kevin Reynolds attempts to subvert the inspirational teacher flick by giving us a murderous–and shockingly subdued–Samuel L. Jackson as a vengeance-seeking educator.On this week’s episode we tackle 1997’s 187, in which Waterworld director Kevin Reynolds attempts to subvert the inspirational teacher flick by giving us a murderous–and shockingly subdued–Samuel L. Jackson as a vengeance-seeking educator. Limbs will be severed, lives will be taken, and lessons will be imparted. Oh, and if you thought Dangerous Minds would … Continue reading Ep. #5-187 →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes2:00:34Ep. #4-Even Cowgirls Get the Blueshttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/05/26/ep-4-even-cowgirls-get-the-blues/
Fri, 26 May 2017 08:04:22 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=43On this week’s episode we tackle 1994’s ill-conceived Tom Robbins adaptation EVEN COWGIRLS GET THE BLUES, in which indie auteur Gus Van Sant tried his hand at comedy–with disastrous results. Big phallic thumbs, literal douche bags, peyote, countless celebrity cameos, and some stock footage whooping cranes all combine to create a maddening viewing experience. You’ve … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/05/26/ep-4-even-cowgirls-get-the-blues/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #4-Even Cowgirls Get the Blues</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode we tackle 1994’s ill-conceived Tom Robbins adaptation EVEN COWGIRLS GET THE BLUES, in which indie auteur Gus Van Sant tried his hand at comedy–with disastrous results. Big phallic thumbs, literal douche bags, peyote,On this week’s episode we tackle 1994’s ill-conceived Tom Robbins adaptation EVEN COWGIRLS GET THE BLUES, in which indie auteur Gus Van Sant tried his hand at comedy–with disastrous results. Big phallic thumbs, literal douche bags, peyote, countless celebrity cameos, and some stock footage whooping cranes all combine to create a maddening viewing experience. You’ve … Continue reading Ep. #4-Even Cowgirls Get the Blues →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:38:13Ep. #3-Excessive Forcehttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/05/19/ep-3-excessive-force/
Fri, 19 May 2017 08:57:27 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=35This week we delve into 1993’s action “extravaganza” EXCESSIVE FORCE, the film that was supposed to launch Thomas Ian Griffith to action superstardom. Instead of the next Steven Seagal, he became the next Michael Dudikoff (look it up). As we discuss, the guy is certainly the master of sweep kicks, elder abuse, and gross double entendres.This week we delve into 1993’s action “extravaganza” EXCESSIVE FORCE, the film that was supposed to launch Thomas Ian Griffith to action superstardom. Instead of the next Steven Seagal, he became the next Michael Dudikoff (look it up). As we discuss,This week we delve into 1993’s action “extravaganza” EXCESSIVE FORCE, the film that was supposed to launch Thomas Ian Griffith to action superstardom. Instead of the next Steven Seagal, he became the next Michael Dudikoff (look it up). As we discuss, the guy is certainly the master of sweep kicks, elder abuse, and gross double entendres.Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:54:05Ep. #2-She’s So Lovelyhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/05/12/episode-2-shes-so-lovely/
Fri, 12 May 2017 04:28:14 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=25On this week’s episode we discuss 1997’s SHE’S SO LOVELY, a romantic comedy featuring a hard-drinking, chain-smoking, and very pregnant Robin Wright Penn, with Sean Penn and John Travolta as the two men who just might be crazy enough to fall in love with her. Emphasis on the crazy. Did we mention this film features sexual assault in the first … <a href="http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/05/12/episode-2-shes-so-lovely/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. #2-She’s So Lovely</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>On this week’s episode we discuss 1997’s SHE’S SO LOVELY, a romantic comedy featuring a hard-drinking, chain-smoking, and very pregnant Robin Wright Penn, with Sean Penn and John Travolta as the two men who just might be crazy enough to fall in love wi...On this week’s episode we discuss 1997’s SHE’S SO LOVELY, a romantic comedy featuring a hard-drinking, chain-smoking, and very pregnant Robin Wright Penn, with Sean Penn and John Travolta as the two men who just might be crazy enough to fall in love with her. Emphasis on the crazy. Did we mention this film features sexual assault in the first … Continue reading Ep. #2-She’s So Lovely →Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:30:51Ep. #1-Marci Xhttp://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/2017/05/05/episode-1-marci-x/
Fri, 05 May 2017 03:28:58 +0000http://summerblockbuster.blubrry.com/?p=6Our very first episode of Summer Blockbuster!?! takes a look at 2003’s MARCI X, a film that features Lisa Kudrow rapping about her purse, Damon Wayans summoning the power in his pants, Christine Baranski doing the splits, and enough casual racism and bigotry to embarrass anyone with a pulse.Our very first episode of Summer Blockbuster!?! takes a look at 2003’s MARCI X, a film that features Lisa Kudrow rapping about her purse, Damon Wayans summoning the power in his pants, Christine Baranski doing the splits,Our very first episode of Summer Blockbuster!?! takes a look at 2003’s MARCI X, a film that features Lisa Kudrow rapping about her purse, Damon Wayans summoning the power in his pants, Christine Baranski doing the splits, and enough casual racism and bigotry to embarrass anyone with a pulse.Summer Blockbuster!?!yes1:49:20